Prepare a persuasive speech from five to seven (5-7) minutes in length that focuses on persuading the audience to be for or against your topic
Choose a topic that is controversial, an issue where people have to take a side for or against.
For this speech assignment you must have one visual aid. Consider using PowerPoint, Keynote, or a poster.
You will be responsible for developing and submitting a one-page, typed audience analysis questionnaire of your topic to the class for student distribution. The purpose of the audience analysis is to discover your target audience. Include ten questions consisting of a combination of yes/no, scale, and open ended questions.You should use one of the organizational formats provided in class to write your outline and your speech.
You must verbally cite three different sources during your speech, incorporate those sources in the body of your outline, and list those sources in the reference section of your preparation outline.
Plan to use 4x6 note cards and deliver your remarks extemporaneously.
For this speech, concentrate on the following: using transitions for each main point; establishing strong eye contact; avoiding distracting mannerisms; using appropriate language and examples to help persuade; using evidence and reasoning, audience analysis, and adaptation.
Choosing a topic
Audience Analysis Questionnaire & Written Analysis
Developing points
Forming your outline
Practicing to present
Self Evaluation